This afternoon’s weather forecast has the folks at SUNY Cortland keeping a close eye on the skies.

The New York Jets are expected to arrive downtown between 3-3:30 p.m. today and, if the National Weather Service is correct, the team buses may be greeted by some stormy summer weather.

“We’re very nervous,” said Frederic Pierce, public relations director for the school. “We’re not sure what’s going to happen. If it’s just rain, we’re good. The platform has a covering, so (coach) Rex Ryan and the players won’t get wet.”

Strong thunderstorms are predicted for the afternoon hours, which may produce large hail and strong winds.

Pierce said both the downtown YMCA and YWCA in Cortland have offered to open their doors to accommodate any fans who come out to greet the team. He said the Jets are aware of the forecast and it’s ultimately their call.

“The Jets may say we don’t want to risk this,” Pierce said. “We are waiting to see from them if there’s going to be a change in plans. We wouldn’t want to put anyone at risk either.”

Right now, all systems are go.

A street party is scheduled to begin on Main Street at 2:30 p.m. featuring free entertainment. Ryan is expected to make a brief welcoming address before the team heads to campus to begin their third training camp at SUNY Cortland.

“There are a lot of fingers crossed in Cortland right now,” Pierce said.